Although I have some great "from-scratch" recipes, this one uses a boxed mix with plenty of doctoring. It has become a popular groom's cake that gets more attention than the wedding cake.
—Nora Fitzgerald, Sevierville, Tennessee
—Nora Fitzgerald, Sevierville, Tennessee
Chocolate-Strawberry Celebration Cake Recipe
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
MAKES: 12 servings
Ingredients
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1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
FROSTING:
2 cups butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup 2% milk
GARNISHES:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
GANACHE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
MAKES: 12 servings
Ingredients
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1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
FROSTING:
2 cups butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup 2% milk
GARNISHES:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
GANACHE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
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- Combine the first seven ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
- Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioner's sugar and cocoa until light and fluffy. Beat in milk until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
- Pipe or spoon melted chocolate onto waxed paper in decorative designs; let stand until set.
- For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. Heat cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate and whisk until smooth. Drizzle over top of cake, allowing ganache to drape down the sides. Arrange strawberries on top of cake. Top with chocolate garnishes. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutritional Facts
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1 slice: 917 calories, 56g fat (31g saturated fat), 179mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 103g carbohydrate (79g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.
Courtesy: Taste of Home
